Northwestern State places 8 on preseason All-Southland football teams

Defensive backs Claiborne, Thomas and DT Simon named to first team

12:16 AM,
Jul. 17, 2014

Northwestern State senior cornerback Imoan Claiborne (18) follows blockers on a 48-yard interception return for a touchdown against Stephen F. Austin last season. Claiborne, a former Alexandria Senior High standout, is one of two Demon corners selected to the preseason All-Southland Conference first team.

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Northwestern State's football opponents might have a tough time gaining yards through the air this fall.

At least, that's what the league's coaches believe, according to the preseason All-Southland Conference teams released by the conference office on Wednesday.

NSU placed two cornerbacks, seniors Imoan Claiborne and Fred Thomas, on the first team. Senior defensive tackle Deon Simon also was selected to the first team, while the Demons had five players selected to the second team - sophomore defensive end JeMarcus Marshall, sophomore defensive back Adam Jones, senior offensive ...